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Basically any bang out of sleeper.
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Our testers score for cooling by taking a beds temperature before and after they lie on it.
One tester also says the beds surface felt cool to the touch.
For other hybrid options on the firmer side, consider the cooling Nolah Evolution and the motion-isolating WinkBed.
Other winning options:For firmer support, consider Nectars Premier Hybrid.
One of our testers says this pressure-relieving feature helped to melt away her back pain.
This versatility also means it should work well for couples who sleep differently.
(Our testers tried the luxury firm model.)
A side-sleeping tester felt significant pressure buildup around their shoulder, neck, and hips.
Its also medium-firm, whichresearch supportsto be a great option for folks who experience back pain.
Our testers say that its easy to feel stuck while youre trying to adjust your sleeping position.
(So, take note, combination sleepers.)
Since hybrid mattresses incorporate bouncy coils, they tend to be more responsive than marshmallowy all-foam mattresses.
These are some of the elements that can help you narrow down your choice.
Hybrid mattresses are naturally more breathable than all-foam options because air can flow freely through the coils.
Some hybrids also use cooling agents in their foam layers, like gel and graphite.
Who is a hybrid mattress best for?
We use those results to get a full picture of a mattresss best features and who would like it.
Firmness
Weve tried mattresses that are soft and squishy, firm and stiff, and everything in between.
Responsiveness
Some mattresses are responsive and easy to bounce on, while others seem to swallow you up.
(Looking at you, memory foam.)
To assess a mattresss responsiveness, testers lie on the bed and cycle through sleeping positions.
The more effort they need to exert to move around, the lower the score.
Pocket coils are individually wrapped, while open coil (or standard sprung( are connected to each other.
These coils also provide better contouring to your bodys shape.
Open coils offer support, but can feel a bit firmer.
The types of coils in a hybrid mattress can impact its feel and durability, according to Dr. Wu.
Two important things to look out for are coil thickness and coil count, he says.
Thicker coilslower gauge numbersoffer firmer support, while thinner coils provide more flexibility.
Meanwhile, higher coil counts typically provide better overall support.
